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Shoplifter banned from every Greggs in Northamptonshire jailed again.. for stealing from Greggs
Magistrates sent a prolific Northampton shoplifter back to prison after he defied a court order not to enter any Greggs in the county.
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Plans submitted to turn 'rough and ready' former ‘back street boozer’ in Northampton into flats
Plans have been put forward to turn a well-known former ‘back street boozer’ in Northampton into flats.
Here’s why armed police were called to a Northampton neighbourhood today
Armed police officers were called to a Northampton neighbourhood following a 999 call to emergency operators.
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Council gives two food trucks four days notice to leave Northampton Market Square after 'feedback', owners say they are 'shocked' and ‘devastated’
Two long-standing food trucks on Northampton’s Market Square have been given four days’ notice to leave the site by West Northamptonshire Council.
Alleged killer forced ‘tortured confession’ out of 93-year-old man as he ‘lay on the floor’
A man accused of killing his elderly friend in a state of ‘paranoia’ recorded his alleged victim ‘admitting’ to giving a key to his flat to ‘an Irishman’.
Little Harrowden blaze among four weekend fires caused by bonfires and barbecues across Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire firefighters have issued advice after they were called to four weekend fires caused by bonfires and barbecues.
Have your say on 'refined' masterplan for major Greyfriars redevelopment in Northampton
Members of the public are being invited to have their say on a “refined” masterplan for the major Greyfriars redevelopment in Northampton.
Meet and greet with British boxing legend in aid of Northamptonshire charity
Former super-middleweight boxer, Carl Froch, will be at the centre of a meet and greet next month in aid of Northamptonshire-based charity focused on serving underprivileged families, young people and community groups in the county.
Father took on challenge ‘for every much-loved baby sadly not here today’ following loss of ‘beautiful baby girl’
A father took on a challenge “for every much-loved baby sadly not here today” following the loss of his “beautiful baby girl” in August 2023.
Stagecoach agrees to reverse changes made to rural bus route into Northampton after decision labelled 'isolating'
A bus operator has agreed to reverse changes made to a rural bus route into Northampton, after it was accused of making "isolating" and "potentially discriminatory" decisions.
'How are we meant to pay?' - Accessibility advocate criticises council for not making adjustments to car parking pay machines in Northampton
A Northamptonshire accessibility advocate, known online as Disabled Adventurer, has criticised the council for not making reasonable adjustments to its car parking pay machines, after bringing in new charges for Blue Badge holders earlier this month.
Meet the business owner encouraging fellow mums to follow their dreams and not lose their identity to parenting
Meet the Northampton business owner encouraging fellow mothers to follow their dreams, who also stressed the importance of not losing your identity to parenthood.
Desborough man accused of 'savagely punching, kicking and stamping on the head' of 93-year-old victim in state of 'paranoia', as murder trial opens
A man accused of ‘torturing’ his elderly friend didn’t phone an ambulance for 28 hours after a ‘savage’ attack, a court has heard.
'Knives shatter lives' - Crimestoppers launches campaign in Northampton that urges young people to anonymously share information
A campaign has been launched by Crimestoppers to encourage young people and their families to anonymously share what they know about knife crime in Northampton.
16 arrests made in three days across Northamptonshire as police launch campaign to apprehend wanted individuals
More than a dozen arrests were made in three days across Northamptonshire, as part of the police force’s campaign to apprehend wanted individuals.
Police confirm stabbing in new build estate in Northampton which left man hospitalised
Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing in a new build estate in Northampton.
Desborough man accused of 'savagely punching, kicking and stamping on the head' of 93-year-old victim in state of 'paranoia', as murder trial opens
A man accused of ‘torturing’ his elderly friend didn’t phone an ambulance for 28 hours after a ‘savage’ attack, a court has heard.
"They showed our hand to the developer”: Councillor fuming with how WNC handled appeal against new homes in Northamptonshire village
A councillor has been left fuming with how West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) handled an appeal against new homes in a Northamptonshire village
'We need more speed cameras': Northamptonshire Police boss wants more technology to police county's roads
The boss of Northamptonshire Police boss says he wants to use more technology to police the county's roads.
Online fundraiser launched in bid to raise £150,000 to bring back vital Workbridge service in Northampton
An online fundraiser has been launched to bring back a vital service in Northampton providing opportunities for people with mental illness, learning disabilities and more.